CD-Charts Position 171
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Greatest Songs, Vol. 1

CD-Charts > Music > Western Swing
by: Hank Thompson

Release Date March 28, 1995
'Wild Side' and 'Six Pack' are Hank super hits and permanent c & w standards: must haves for any traditional county collection.
'(New)Green Light shows Hank's great power in the western swing style.

CD-Charts Position 172
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Just Between the Two of Us/The Fightin' Side of Me

CD-Charts > Music > Western Swing
by: Merle Haggard

Release Date November 17, 2003
Just Between The Two Of Us,1966,Merle Haggard's second album on Capitol, shares the spotlight with Bonnie Owens,showcase a pretty good collection of duets here with that solid country Bakersfield sound covering a couple Buck Owens tunes like,Forever And Ever,and Tommy Collins',Wait A Little Longer,Please Jesus,the Hag in top form and Bonnie Owens probably one of the better female singers,this album very entertaining as is also this live recording on here,The Fightin' Side Of Me recorded,1970,in Philadelphia to a packed house,Merle Haggard and the Strangers in top form that night as they kick off with a great version of,Pride In What I Am,then Haggard calls out the fiddle player,Chubby Wise,from Hank Snow's band to help out on a Bob Wills number,titled ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 173
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Country Goes Raffi

CD-Charts > Music > Western Swing
by: Various Artists

Release Date October 16, 2001
The songs are very kid friendly, and enjoyable for adults too. Our three year old was learning the words after hearing the songs only once. (ie: banana phone and apples and bananas) And, if Allison Krauss's Blessed Be doesn't make you get goose bumps, hug your children, and promise to be the best parent possible...there is something wrong with you : ) Truly a beautiful song. The songs are upbeat and fun, without sounding like "toddler music". We love this CD.

CD-Charts Position 174
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I Still Get Dressed on Sundays

CD-Charts > Music > Western Swing
by: Gene Pistilli

Release Date April 22, 2003
Gene Pistilli comes from Hoboken NJ, a community that boasts Frank Sinatra among its native sons. Music has always been a passion in the Pistilli family, and Gene had a lot of exposure to swing while he was growing up.

He became one of the founding members of the Manhattan Transfer until he moved to California and became a successful songwriter.

Now Pistilli is a resident of Nashville. With "I Still Get Dressed on Sundays" he has produced a fabulous, fun album of Western Swing music - emphasis on SWING. Reflective of his musical style, his chosen nickname, The Hoboken Saddletramp, is more subtle and even funnier than his original idea - Hank Sinatra, Jr.

It's obvious he has a lot of respect and affection for the material ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 175
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Swinging Hollywood Hillbilly Cowboys

CD-Charts > Music > Western Swing
by: Various Artists

Release Date June 28, 2004
My conscience has been bothering me for a long time because this 4-disc set had been listed for over a year without a single review. I'm pleased to see two other people have now written reviews of this. I must still attempt to elaborate just a little on this hidden treasure. The people who created this music deserve it. This is highly special stuff, from a bygone era. It is happy, fun, sometimes a little risqué but always wholesome stuff. The musicianship is first-rate. You get four discs loaded full-up with great songs, and with great sound quality.

I hesitated to review this initially because of a lack of personal qualifications. Really, this music is old enough that someone who was alive during the era would be in a better position to review ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 176
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There's Gonna Be a Party

CD-Charts > Music > Western Swing
by: Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant

Release Date April 05, 2004
EXCELLENT. It is a must have for all you West and Bryant fans. It is fun, relaxing, and shows their many areas of talents. It is highly recommed by me to all you fans of these guys.

CD-Charts Position 177
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Guitar Spectacular

CD-Charts > Music > Western Swing
by: Speedy West

Release Date November 22, 2005
I cant believe my good fortune at buying this album. Although it was recorded over 40 years ago, the sound is fantastic! If you are a fan of surf music, or western swing you owe it to yourself to buy this one. If the rest of his albums are half this good I want them all!

CD-Charts Position 178
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Night Tide

CD-Charts > Music > Western Swing
by: Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys

Release Date August 15, 2000
This is 100% pure traditional western swing, wit ha slightly modern theme. The lyrics have been updated to fit todays lifestyles, even though the music sounds from the early 50's western swing period, the words speak to the audiences of today, you can relate to the music! It's simply brilliant. Sandy's vocal are amazing, his smoooth singing is like velvet, the Mel Torme of western swing. Great music, greta original songs, and yet it all sounnds so vintage. A purrfect cd to cruise around in your hotrod with!

CD-Charts Position 179
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I'm No Good Without You

CD-Charts > Music > Western Swing
by: Miss Lauren Marie

Release Date July 08, 2008
This is 100% pure traditional western swing, wit ha slightly modern theme. The lyrics have been updated to fit todays lifestyles, even though the music sounds from the early 50's western swing period, the words speak to the audiences of today, you can relate to the music! It's simply brilliant. Sandy's vocal are amazing, his smoooth singing is like velvet, the Mel Torme of western swing. Great music, greta original songs, and yet it all sounnds so vintage. A purrfect cd to cruise around in your hotrod with!

CD-Charts Position 180
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The Missing Moonlighters - Live/Studio Closet Tapes

CD-Charts > Music > Western Swing
from: Globe Records

Release Date March 18, 2008
This is 100% pure traditional western swing, wit ha slightly modern theme. The lyrics have been updated to fit todays lifestyles, even though the music sounds from the early 50's western swing period, the words speak to the audiences of today, you can relate to the music! It's simply brilliant. Sandy's vocal are amazing, his smoooth singing is like velvet, the Mel Torme of western swing. Great music, greta original songs, and yet it all sounnds so vintage. A purrfect cd to cruise around in your hotrod with!